Cabrio shock and spring replacement help
08-02-2010, 01:28 AM
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Cabrio shock and spring replacement help
Replaced stock components with H&R Lowering springs, and Koni Yellow inserts and the ride quality is very Stiff and sits way too low for splitter safety! Any suggestions on what to do? does going to CS springs bring the car a bit higher? Seams i need about a 1/2" more to be safe, but the Jarring ride quality is also an issue. my only thought is maybe to go back to stock springs...any suggestion would be greatly aprreciated!
08-02-2010, 08:03 AM
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I have the same dilemma in my cab and I am running CS springs. H&R's sit even lower but are definitely stiffer, which is what's adding to your poor ride quality. Best bet, go back to stock springs. This will give you the needed clearance for the splitter. I plan on doing the same but have a set of S2 springs that I might try next.
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08-02-2010, 02:05 PM
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Hmmmm... S2 springs are both softer and longer than CS springs. While they will soften the ride, they will raise the car so much it may look "wrong".
My S2 did look wrong with the stock springs until I switched to CS springs.
http://www.asarus.com/rabaissement_s2.shtml
My S2 did look wrong with the stock springs until I switched to CS springs.
http://www.asarus.com/rabaissement_s2.shtml
08-02-2010, 03:44 PM
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I'm looking for a set of stock springs now as my mechanic tossed them. if anyone has a set For Sale please PM me. Sunset tells me one month wait from germany. Thanks
08-02-2010, 06:22 PM
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Hmmmm... S2 springs are both softer and longer than CS springs. While they will soften the ride, they will raise the car so much it may look "wrong".
My S2 did look wrong with the stock springs until I switched to CS springs.
http://www.asarus.com/rabaissement_s2.shtml
My S2 did look wrong with the stock springs until I switched to CS springs.
http://www.asarus.com/rabaissement_s2.shtml
08-05-2010, 11:20 AM
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Its a bit more money and time, but you could convert your stock struts to the Ride height adjustables from Paragon...........you run a smaller diameter spring but the adjustment ability is huge.
